Butler University Athletics

2025 season (as a senior): Appeared in 10 games starting in eight games…played on defense totaling 16 ground balls and nine ground balls…reached four ground balls twice this season against Youngstown State (2/28) and Lindenwood (3/16).

2024 season (as a junior): Appeared in six games with one start...picked up 3 ground balls and caused a pair of turnovers.

2023 season (as a sophomore): Appeared in five games, starting one...scored two goals with one assist, on four total shots, all of which were on goal...picked up one ground ball...had season highs of two goals, two shots, two shots on goal, and two points vs. Winthrop (3/19).

2022 season (as a freshman): Appeared in two games for the Bulldogs... Scored her first career goal against St. Ambrose (April 5)... Tallied two ground balls

PRIOR TO BUTLER: Fackrell was a two-time All-District selection and Second-Team All- Region honoree. She led Colgan to two District Championships in the last three years. The midfielder also led the team in scoring as a sophomore, netting 64 goals on the season with 22 assists.  She recorded a single-game career-high 10 goals against Forest Park. In the off season, she played for Capital Lacrosse Club and is two-sport athlete, also running cross country for Colgan. In the classroom, Fackrell was a three-time academic letterer and member of National Honors Society, as well as French and Journalism Honor Societies.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Sam and Celeste

MORE ABOUT TESSA

Major: Journalism and French double major
Dream Job: A journalist who works in Francophone countries to report on foreign affairs
Why you chose Butler: I chose Butler because it has so many opportunities for success in both the academic and athletic field.
Favorite Lacrosse Memory: Playing with my brother in our backyard
Favorite Place on Campus: I love to study/people watch in plum market
Favorite School Subject or Class: French
Pet: Bourne (chocolate lab)
Hidden Talent: I can juggle
Hobby: I write stories for the school newspaper
Famous Relative: My uncle did the lighting on The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Godzilla and Captain Marvel
Favorite Sport besides Lacrosse: I am not big on other sports, but I like to watch Dance
Favorite Professional Sports Team: Washington Capitals
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Food: Pasta
Favorite Dessert: Pecan Pie
Favorite Book: The Hunger Games
Favorite TV Show: New Girl
Favorite TV Show growing up: Wizards of Waverly Place
Favorite Movie: 10 Things I Hate About You or Mamma Mia!
Favorite Music: I listen to a little of everything, but my favorite band is Queen
Siblings: Cameron and Hannah (both older)